His heroic three-day stand during the fierce Battle for Henderson Field on Guadalcanal made him a Marine Corps legend. And it was on Iwo Jima 16 months later that John gave his last full measure of devotion.
This hero is the only marine from WWII who received both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. You can read both citations near the end of John's Wikipedia entry. Follow the link found below.
Honestly, where do you find men like this?
An entry on Wikipedia is often long on information but just a bit dry. Here's more about Johnny from a tribute site that puts Gunny Basilone's story in a more human context.
I am not able to attend any event on this Memorial Day. But thinking of our heroes here at home.
"Bulldog Ben" Basile
© 2022 Ben Lawrence Basile
Honestly, where do you find men like this?
An entry on Wikipedia is often long on information but just a bit dry. Here's more about Johnny from a tribute site that puts Gunny Basilone's story in a more human context.
I am not able to attend any event on this Memorial Day. But thinking of our heroes here at home.
"Bulldog Ben" Basile
© 2022 Ben Lawrence Basile
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